Subtract 9/56 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 9/56
84/9 - 9/56 is 1541/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
84/9 = 84 × 56/9 × 56 = 4704/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4704/504 - 81/504 = 4704 - 81/504 = 4623/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1541/168
- In mixed form: 929/168
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